| People turn to vegetarianism for different reasons. It | | | | figs, green leafy vegetables, orange juice, soymilk, |
| might be for economical reasons or religious beliefs, | | | | and tofu are excellent sources of calcium. |
| but still, it is a healthy choice that is beneficial to the | | | | Iron, another nutrient much needed by the teenagers |
| body. There are different types of vegetarian diets, | | | | especially girls, can be acquired from sea vegetables |
| and many, including teens, are turning to this. | | | | dulse, nori, and wakame. Other choices would be |
| Since vegetarian diet has no meat at all, people ask if | | | | broccoli, iron-fortified cereals, dried fruit, legumes, |
| this eating plan will work for them, especially the | | | | molasses, soybeans and tofu. Citrus fruits and juices |
| teens. Vegetarians are continuously growing in | | | | can help for a better absorption of iron. |
| number, and their diet can be nutritionally adequate if | | | | For Vitamins B12 and D, supplements may be |
| one is educated about it. This diet must be carefully | | | | needed, although fortified cereals and soymilk can |
| planned in order to get the most out of it. | | | | provide some. Sunshine can also give vitamin D and |
| Vegetarians might lack calcium, iron, protein, vitamin D | | | | aid in the development of bones. |
| and B12, and zinc in their food intake, but there are | | | | Protein can be found in eggs and dairy products. |
| alternatives that can supplement these key nutrients. | | | | Protein consumption doesn't have to be complicated, |
| For calcium, which is very much needed by growing | | | | like consuming a combination of red beans and rice. |
| teens, milk and yogurt can supply this nutrient. For | | | | Beans, cereals, grains, nuts, soy products, and |
| those vegetarians who don't eat dairy products, dried | | | | vegetables can supply all the protein that one needs. |